Pearl is reintroducing their Elite Bongos with two new gorgeous finishes, the Elite Oak drums in Cherry Eucalyptus with gold plated hardware, and the Elite Fiberglass drums in Burgundy Marble with brushed gold plated traditional hardware. Both sets feature premium quality hardware and high end natural cow skin. The Elite Oak Series feature Contour Crown Rims with a lower profile for greater comfort on your hands, and our exclusive Self-Aligning Washer System (S.A.W.S.) that isolates the tension hooks from the inner walls of the lugs for greater tuning ease.